In 2003, Christopher Reeve, who played Superman on the silver screen, made a landmark appearance on "Smallville" created a ratings sensation and a signature moment of inspiration for Tom Welling. "At the top of the list is the Dr. Swann character, when Christopher Reeve was on. Even beyond the show, that experience for me was phenomnal. He was an awesome person in every way. It was an honor to work with him.(Ken Regan/The WB)

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 25, 2011 - " NO SALES OR SYNDICATION WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM LAUREN TEE | Slate PR | Office of Simon Halls - 310.461.0100. " Actor Tom Welling photographed at Tom Welling Productions at Warner Bros. Studios, April 25, 2011. Photo to illustrate a story about the end of Smallville. The show is about the young the Clark Kent (played by Welling) struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville. (Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times)

Call him Clark Kent or call him Superman, no actor has owned the role of the last son of Krypton longer than Tom Welling, who walks away (or, perhaps, flies off) from “Smallville” on Friday night with the two-hour series finale that has die-hard fans both in a tizzy and in tears. To mark the moment, above you will find a truly super-sized photo gallery in honor of the biggest man in Smallville.

Thanks for portray clark kent for the 10 years. You did an amazing job. Best of Luck in the near future. To me the series finale is pretty much the beginning of the birth of a hero and smallville chapter has ended.

for a DC fan like me, its been an honour watching you play the role of "clark kent"…i don't suppose anyone else could have played that role better than the way you did…it's sad however, that it all comes to end now…well, wish you all the best ahead and THANK YOU for the entertainment you presented us with!!!!

What the heck is he thinking?? I predict that this will only be a hiatus. Granted he is faced with a challenge that he must overcome of breaking out of a stereotype in his career, I am sure he will. I hope that he will come back home some day to this character that he has obviously owned so well.

So sad SMALLVILLE had to end…but just like Clark said…it's time to move on…we'll gonna miss you SMALLVILLE….great job! great finale episode! and most of all great casting from beginning till the end…Congratulations!

I am really gong tomissmy smallville. I have been watching this series for 11 years and i will truley miss this so much. I willmiss youTom Welling and the rest of the cast.Thanks formaking the past 11 yearsthe best of my life.

why? why? does it have to end. i know that though he is flying off he will return once again. Tom really fit the character perfectly its as though he was born for the part. Thumbs up my hero. Just wish I could save all his gallery photos. It was fun to watch the TV series. I cant stop the tears in my eyes.

I looked at my calendar "Smallville 2011" Gosh! I am missing Tom Welling so much. I started to cry now. He is so greatest superhero. I love him very much. No longer to show next September or next year. Tearful!!!

Am gonna miss it too. i've watched the DVD's most especially all the scenes with Lois. They are a perfect match. i thought there'll be a new team up between Erica and Tom. I feel sad that it ended. Hope Erica and Tom will cross path. They're perfect for each other. Am glued to the max everytime Erica and Tom love scene is due. Good luck to the whole cast. We in New Zealand love and enjoyed watching it. The series is quite well directed and even the dialogues are great. Thanks for the nice entertainment.